Category: Northeast

Meghalaya to bet big on Casinos for tourists

Meghalaya to bet big on Casinos for tourists

The picturesque north-eastern state of Meghalaya has drawn up big plans to bring in casinos and online gambling and gaming for tourists to rake in much-needed revenues, top officials said. Taxation Minister James PK Sangma said the state government has come up with the Gaming Act following which the Gaming

Khandu bats for strengthening Arunachal-Sikkim bond

Khandu bats for strengthening Arunachal-Sikkim bond

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said his state can learn from the success stories of tourism, organic farming, education and health sectors of Sikkim. Both Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh hold promises in agriculture, horticulture, hydropower, and sports sectors, Khandu said. We believe that with common efforts, shared

NFR to extend the train service between Agartala and Bangalore Cant

NFR to extend the train service between Agartala and Bangalore Cant

In order to clear extra rush of passengers, Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to continue the service of Agartala – Bangalore Cant – Agartala weekly superfast special train from May 3, 2022 to June 3, 2022. The train will continue its service with existing timings, stoppages and composition. This service

Mizoram logs 112 new COVID-19 cases

Mizoram logs 112 new COVID-19 cases

Mizoram reported 112 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 2,26,702, a health department official said on Saturday. The state did not report any new COVID-19 death for the third consecutive day on Saturday and the toll remained at 694, he said. The fresh cases

Over 50 houses, shops gutted in Arunachal fire

Over 50 houses, shops gutted in Arunachal fire

More than 50 houses and commercial establishments were reduced to ashes and property worth crores of rupees was destroyed after a devastating fire broke out at Yingkiong, the headquarters of Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang, who represents Tuting-Yingkiong assembly constituency